Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON--Leslie Scarabin dances with Alfredo Castaneda on the Mississippi River levee during 2014 Wednesdays on the Point at the Algiers ferry landing. The 2015 concerts begin this week with the Rebirth Brass Band on the Westbank riverfront at 5:30 p.m. www.wednesdaysonthepoint.com.

New Orleans Events Calendar for June 4-10, 2015

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON--Leslie Scarabin dances with Alfredo Castaneda on the Mississippi River levee during 2014 Wednesdays on the Point at the Algiers ferry landing. The 2015 concerts begin this week with the Rebirth Brass Band on the Westbank riverfront at 5:30 p.m. www.wednesdaysonthepoint.com.

“RIDING WITH THE BLUE MOTH”: 6 p.m., Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St., New Orleans. Bill Hancock discusses and signs his book about his cross-country bicycle adventure following the death of his son. (504) 895-2266. www.gardendistrictbookshop.com.

ALGIERS POINT ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: 7 p.m., Meade Hall, Mt. Olivet Episcopal Church, Pelican and Olivier Streets, New Orleans. Hurricane preparedness on the Point will be the subject of the June meeting. www.algierspoint.org.

JUNE UNDER THE MOON: 7:30 p.m., Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, City Park, New Orleans. All rides and beer for one price. Food for purchase. Saturday is the rain day. Age 21 and older only. $30. (504) 482-4888. www.neworleanscitypark.org/events.

CULINARY LOCAL WHODAT DINE AROUND FOOD TOUR ON ORETHA CASTLE HALEY BOULEVARD: noon to 3 p.m., begins at Primitivo, 1800 O.C. Haley Blvd., New Orleans. Part of the “Eat Local Challenge,” with six food and four cocktail stops. $65. (504) 484-9135. www.destination-kitchen.com.

“MILLION DOLLAR ROAD”: 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie. Amy Conner discusses and signs her Louisiana novel of a young woman yearning for a better existence and the secret longings that will change the lives of those around her. (504) 455-4929. www.barnesandnoble.com.

PARADE OF HOMES: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., various locations throughout the greater metropolitan area. The Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans showcases 18 homes open to the public, including the St. Jude Dream Home to be raffled Sunday, June 28. Guidebooks are available at each home. www.hbagno.org.

SUGAR BOWL CRESCENT CITY CONNECTION RUN: 7 p.m., West Jefferson Fitness Center, 175 Hector Ave., Terrytown. Number handout and registration begins at 5 p.m., crosses the river on the HOV lanes of the downriver span, and ends near the Port of New Orleans Administration Building, 1350 Port of New Orleans Place, for post-race party. $30 in advance, $35 on the day. www.ccc10k.com.

PUPPY SOCIAL: 10:30 a.m., Deutsches Haus, 1023 Ridgewood St., Metairie. For puppies less than 24 weeks old with up-to-date vaccines and proof. Play with other pups and people under supervision of a trainer. Registration encouraged. $10. www.la-spca.org.

PARADE OF HOMES: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., various locations throughout the greater metropolitan area. The Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans showcases 18 homes open to the public, including the St. Jude Dream Home to be raffled Sunday, June 28. Guidebooks are available at each home. www.hbagno.org.

TUESDAY

“WINGS OVER NEW ORLEANS”: 6:30 p.m., Cita Dennis Hubbel Library, 725 Pelican Ave., New Orleans. John Taylor discusses and signs his book about Paul and Linda McCartney’s stay in New Orleans during the recording of the Wings’ album “Venus and Mars.” (504) 366-0657. www.neworleanspubliclibrary.com.

WEDNESDAY AT THE SQUARE: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Lafayette Square, between St. Charles Avenue and Camp Street across from Gallier Hall, New Orleans. Twelve-week series put on by Young Leadership Council. Food and beverages for purchase help support the event. (504) 585-1500. wednesdayatthesquare.com.

WEDNESDAYS ON THE POINT: 5:30 p.m., Algiers Ferry Landing, 200 Morgan St., New Orleans. Live music during eight-week summer concert series. Rebirth Brass Band to open. Food and drink vendors will be on hand. www.wednesdaysonthepoint.com.

“HENRY HOWARD — LOUISIANA’S ARCHITECT”: 6 p.m., Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St., New Orleans. Robert S. Brantley discusses and signs his book about this 19th Century architect. (504) 862-2266. www.gardendistrictbookshop.com.

FRENCH MARKET SUMMER HARVEST GALA: 6:30 p.m., French Market Pavilion, N. Peters and Barracks Streets, New Orleans. Celebrate the opening of tomato season and a kickoff for the Creole Tomato Festival with cocktails and family-style food prepared by top chefs. Proceeds benefit the weekly farmers’ markets. $150. (504) 522-2621. www.frenchmarket.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11

DINE OUT 4 PAWS: Varied meals at restaurants throughout the metropolitan area will be donating 20 percent of their proceeds to the Louisiana SPCA. More than 40 restaurants are included. www.la-spca.org/dineout.

TASTE OF ST. CHARLES AVENUE FOOD TOUR: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Five tasting stops along the historic avenue, part of the “Eat Local Challenge.” $75. (855) 353-6634. www.destination-kitchen.com.

FESTIGALS: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., registration at J.W. Marriott, 614 Canal St., New Orleans. Four days of festivities centered on women, including an Empowerment day, private parties, Stiletto Stroll and the Bodacious Bras for a Cause Luncheon and Auction of decorated foundation garments. Packages start at $340. www.festigals.org.

PFLAG NEW ORLEANS MEETING: 7:30 p.m., Central St. Matthew United Church of Christ, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans. Monthly support group meeting for allies and members of the LGBT community. (504) 862-5912. www.pflagno.org.